Chief Engineer

Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage the engineering function for a manufacturing facility in Lowestoft. The role involves overseeing the capital budget, leading the engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree or significant experience in a similar environment, with strong project management and problem-solving capabilities. An attractive salary package, including car allowance and bonuses, is offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

Family healthcare plan

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a senior level in large-scale manufacturing.
• Experience in high-value project management.
• Strong understanding of safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital budget and maintenance of the site.
• Deliver key site projects and BAU engineering.
• Develop and implement capital strategy.

Skills

High-value project management

Continuous improvement

Lean principles

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Your new company

We are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a global manufacturer in search of a Chief Engineer to oversee the Engineering function for a large manufacturing facility based in Lowestoft. Providing leadership and direction for the engineering, project and technical services teams and management of the capital budget.

Your new role

As a key member of the site operations team, and as Chief Engineer, you will manage the capital budget, reliability and maintenance of the site and delivery of key site projects, BAU engineering and capital cost management. You will develop, maintain and implement site capital strategy, maintenance performance optimisation, deliver on budgets on time to forecast.

Capital engineering responsibility for new product development, capacity extension, cost savings and other strategically important initiatives

Developing new technology, benchmarking accountability for engineering and utilities

Legislative appreciation of safety and environmental aspects of engineering

Asset management and care

Resource planning and development

Project management

What you'll need to succeed

Degree-qualified or proven experience working at a senior level across a large-scale manufacturing facility, with experience of high-value project management, experience in continuous improvement and lean principles, IOSH, Nebosh managing safety, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure. The company is seeking a bold change agent to make a strong impact and have a positive influence on the engineering teams.

What you'll get in return

An attractive base salary £80-85k, car allowance, annual bonus, enhanced pension, family healthcare plan and staff discount schemes.

What you need to do now

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